Dismissing the hapless Zimbabweans for 168 was half the job done. The victory was never in doubt after that.

Given the status and quality of the opposition, the Indian management could provide opportunities to those who didn’t get an opportunity in the first match.

The middle-order batsmen, like Manish Pandey among others, are expected to perform well and raise their profile in the eyes of the national selectors for a permanent place in the squad when at full strength.

The only aspect worth being curious about, apart from individual performances, will be the final 11 for the Indian side. The focus will be on Dhoni whether he will choose to play the same team or provide opportunity to those who sat out the first match.

India have earlier beaten Zimbabwe 3-0 in 2015 and are heavily favoured for another whitewash performance.